Poundland Top Novices' Hurdle
Grade 2, Aintree
£100,000 guaranteed,
4yo plus,
2m 103y, Class 1  
Friday 12th April 2024

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Fergal O’Brien’s talented mare, Dysart Enos, encountered a setback that dashed her Cheltenham Festival aspirations. Despite this, she remains a formidable contender for the upcoming Aintree meeting.

Last season, Dysart Enos showcased her prowess by securing Grade Two victory in the fiercely competitive Nickel Coin bumper at Aintree, triumphing over Jeremy Scott’s Golden Ace. Her hurdles career has been equally impressive, with three consecutive wins over obstacles.

Unfortunately, an overreach injury prevented her from participating in the Cheltenham Festival, adding to a challenging week for the O’Brien stable.

However, Dysart Enos’ setback was minor, and she is now poised to make her mark at Grade One level in the Top Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree next month. Fergal O’Brien remains philosophical, recognizing that setbacks sometimes happen for a reason.

“She’s back riding out and she’s got her shoe back on, it was just an overreach the day before the Festival at the bottom of the gallops,” said O’Brien.

“It was nothing major, but it was enough to stop her as she was lame on the bulb of her heel, hopefully now we can roll on to Aintree.

“I do try to be philosophical about these things, as disappointed as I was, it was hard telling Paddy (Brennan) and the owners but sometimes these things happen for a reason and you have to tell yourself that.”

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Top Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2)
£100,000 guaranteed, 4yo plus, 2m 103y, Class 1
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